[Edwin]

What exactly is “TOA”? Well, its military speak for “Transfer of Authority”. You have all been introduced recently to new members, including myself, that have been turned onto CS by LT Rich. As the new arrive and the old return home, there is a transfer of authority. The official ‘military TOA’ happens early next week, but the more important TOA was completed just hours ago. LT Rich is saying good bye to Afghanistan and he has turned over the COOLADOR to me. I promise to take care of it, feed it, baby it and once I leave, properly turn it over to the next group.

LT Rich and all of his comrades are American Hero’s and should be treated as such; they have given their time and sacrificed much in the name of liberty and freedom. We thank them all for their service. LT Rich and all of the cigar lovers that are leaving will be remembered with every smoke in the TIKI HUT.

I am certain that you will all be introduced to more members at CS that will list their current location as Afghanistan. We will be here for a year and look forward to making friends and learning more about cigars.

Edwin